TRIBAL SABUNG
Chapters. 13 - Promise -

“Langit.”

The sound of knocking on the door was heard from outside. But at the moment the boy did not want to be disturbed. He wanted to be alone, locked himself in a room, and hoped that all he heard was a dream.

‘Happy Sky, you will be adopted by the Sanjaya family.’

The sky was called to Aunt Tun's study just after lunch. The middle-aged woman who always wore the kebaya told him with a warm smile. Contrary to the feeling of Heaven, he felt doused in cold water. He never expected himself to be adopted. The boy was already satisfied with his life at the Bakung Orphanage.

“Sky, I'm in ya!”

Without waiting for an answer, Yatna opened the door and came to Heaven. The boy sat looking out the window. The evening began to come with a beautiful reddish orange curtain. The two of them sat side by side and dissolved in silence.

“A-I don't understand,” finally Sky broke the silence. “A-I'm je-obviously bi-pickle ka-if Nyoman a-is an o-person who is pa-fastly adopted. In-he pu-punya da-dream and I-support him. Se-everyone be-so, ta-but why?”

“Adults have their own thoughts and considerations. It's possible that there's something in you that's special,” Yatna responds carefully. “You just haven't noticed it yet, Sky.”

“A-I don't care, a-I ha-just want to be with ya-the other. Here, be-with you Ya-Yatna.”

The little girl then shifted closer, she pulled the Sky's head slowly and placed it on her shoulders.

“The purpose of Orphanage is to accommodate children like us, and find a family. I also want to always be with you Sky, although Nyoman sucks, I also like my days with her. But to be honest, I don't want to be here too long.”

The sky withdrew, looking at Yatna not understanding. “The Orphanage is just a temporary home. I want to fly into the vast sky, see the world, and feel like I have my own family. Got a dad who taught me hard math, a mom who hugs and kisses me before bed. Don't you want it too, Sky?”

The boy fell silent, to be honest he wanted it as well. When he fainted during the arrival of Sanjaya's husband and wife. Faintly in his sleep, Heaven felt a soft and warm touch on his head. The feeling was so calming, it made her comfortable and safe.

“Do you want to promise me?” suddenly Yatna stretched out her little finger. “Let's meet again in the future! It may be that we become classmates, or become colleagues at work. After we meet, let's tell a long story about the life we live.”

The sky looked doubtful and only looked at Yatna's finger. Anxious, the little girl finally pulled the hand of Heaven and hooked their two little fingers.

“Come promised we'll meet again in the future!”

“U-um, a-I ja-promise!”

Yatna showed off her beautiful three-fingered smile. The sky immediately embraced Yatna, upon hearing the little girl's words. Suddenly embarrassed, he was stubborn, refusing something the other kids wanted. The sky hugged Yatna tightly and whispered softly.

“Te-accept ka-love, Yatna.”

The little girl patted the back of a friend who was like a brother to her. A single tear almost fell on the edge of his eye, Yatna tried not to cry. Every time there is a meeting, there is a farewell. Such were the words he read in the book. But there is a farewell then there is always a second meeting. Therefore, Yatna will not be sad for too long. He had to join in the fun for the sake of Heaven, and now the two of them had been bound by the pinky promise.

“Surely, we will definitely meet again!”

*

“All are finished packed, we can leave now, Mr Regi.”

The middle-aged man nodded, after saying goodbye to Aunt Tun and Salsa, he first got into the car. After that, Fuji and Sky remained silent for a moment staring at his old family.

“Always take care of your health, Sky!”

“If you have time to stop by here!”

“You should study hard later! and eat regularly!”

The sky nodded with wet eyes, but there was no more sadness on his face. He has decided to accept and do his best to be accepted by the Sanjaya family. After saying a word of farewell, Heaven finally entered. He sat by the door, lowered the car's glass window and waved.

“Hey, Sky!” Nyoman suddenly approached. “Please promise me that you will learn to control your powers!”

The blue bead blinked, before he understood its meaning. Soon the sky was wide. Could it be that the reason he was adopted was the fact that he had raised the Blood Tribe?

“Nyo-Nyoman, you-you?!”

The skinny boy immediately cut off the words Sky, he extended a hand that had been clenched into a fist. The manic looks firm and smoldering.

The black sedan car began to move out of the grounds of the Bakung Orphanage Foundation. The sky was still staring at the figure of Nyoman who was getting away. A boy who often insults him, and is always angry. Never once in his dreams would Heaven tie a promise to him. Tears fell again, the boy stuck his body out the window of the car glass.

“A-ayo be-meet at Pi-Piala World Tribe!” The sky tried to scream as loud as possible, hoping Nyoman heard it.

The four-wheeled iron vehicle was getting further away and lost from sight. The whole house started to go inside. But not for Nyoman and Yatna who still keep looking at the departure of one of their families. Nyoman clenched both of her hands.

‘Who is faster to adopt? of course I am! but that was if you came before the hunt. If I were an om and aunty, I would choose Heaven because he has raised the Blood Tribe and his strength is quite terrible.’

It is still clear in Nyoman's memory, how Sky easily killed a boar that was almost as big as a house. He pointed, though he could not hear what the heavens were saying. Nyoman believes, whatever it is must be deadly and dangerous words.

If Heaven does not get guidance, or someone who understands its power. So letting Heaven be in this parlor is like keeping a time bomb.

“I didn't expect, you received it with a chest roomy.” Yatna finally opened her voice after the two dissolved in each other's minds. “A Nyoman does not tantrum, what a historical incident!”

“Oh silence head jenong!” Nyoman curses annoyed.

“You said something, malnourished boy?!”

“Wah, it's not just your forehead that's like the runway. Your ears don't work!”

“You're having a storm, huh?! forward here!” Yatna pulled her sleeve up to the elbow.

“Frightened, loh! Nyoman Salsa~” tea suddenly has run into the orphanage leaving Yatna whose face is already red withstanding emotions.

“Hei! come here you skinny boy!”

*

During the trip, the sky looked out the window more. Pay attention to the quiet streets, bustling markets, and some dense and tall corn gardens. In the car not much talk happened, Regi was busy with his tablet.

“Are you hungry, Sky?” ask Fuji who is sitting next to her.

“E-eh, uh.., ti-no a-aku–”

Unfortunately a loud voice rang out from the belly of Heaven, betraying him. The boy held onto the stomach with a dead red face, embarrassed. Fuji chuckled lightly, he then rubbed the head of the Sky gently.

“You don't need to hold back, from now on we are family.” Fuji then patted the aide's shoulder in front of him. “Almost first to fast food, yes.”

“Good, Mistress.”

“More messages,” connect Regi without releasing his gaze from the screen.

Fuji who heard her husband smiled faintly, then she embraced Regi's arm. The man did not refuse, he even had a brief kiss on his wife's forehead. The sky that was silently watching felt full, also somewhat embarrassed at the interaction of his adoptive parents.

The sedan car immediately turned a little to the left, pulled over before entering the fast food restaurant area. They do not stop, instead turning towards the drive thru section. After about five minutes of ordering, they headed to the cashier to pay and wait for their food to be finished.

The sky blue bead sparkled looking at the many foods in front of him. Just this time he saw hamburgers of all kinds. During this time in the orphanage they rarely enjoy fast food, because the price is quite expensive. Fuji opened one of the burgers, then thrust it into the sky, wanting to bribe it.

“This is called burger cheese. Come open your mouth, aaaah~”

The white cheeks of the Sky turned red again, he wanted to refuse. But who would disappoint Fuji who saw him with an enthusiastic and affectionate look. Finally Heaven opened his mouth, his lips getting rounder as he bit the burger and chewed it.

“Jeez, so funny, baby look! The sky is adorable!” Fuji pulled on Regi's arm, asking her husband to look at the blue-eyed boy who was busy chewing on a burger.

“Hm, clean your mouth with a tissue.” His long sleeves moved to clean the sauce that stuck to the corners of the lips of the Sky.

The unusual sky receiving the sweet treatment from the stranger could only bow with a tinge of red on the cheek.

“Te-thank you ka-kasih.”.

Continues…